Mobility Radeon HD 4200 vs Quadro FX 350
Mobility Radeon HD 4200
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 is positioned at rank 654 and the Quadro FX 350 is on rank 385, so the Quadro FX 350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4200
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 350
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 350.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4200 | Quadro FX 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 350 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 350 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $45), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 183.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4200 | Quadro FX 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+183.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 4200 and Quadro FX 350
Mobility Radeon HD 4200
The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 91 points.
Quadro FX 350
The Quadro FX 350 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 86 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 4200 scores 91 versus the Quadro FX 350's 86 — the Mobility Radeon HD 4200 leads by 5.8%. The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 is built on TeraScale while the Quadro FX 350 uses Tesla 2.0, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4200) vs 240 (Quadro FX 350). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4200) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 350).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4200 | Quadro FX 350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 91+6% | 86 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+233% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS+41% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4200 | Quadro FX 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 350 has 128 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4200 | Quadro FX 350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 draws 30W versus the Quadro FX 350's 189W — a 145.2% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4200) vs 350W (Quadro FX 350). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4200 | Quadro FX 350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-84% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.0+500% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Quadro FX 350 launched at $199 and now averages $15. The Quadro FX 350 costs 66.7% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 4200) vs 5.7 (Quadro FX 350) — the Quadro FX 350 offers 185% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 4200 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4200 | Quadro FX 350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-75% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | $15-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.0 | 5.7+185% |
| Codename | M98 | GT200B |
| Release | January 9 2009 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #927 | #815 |
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